Bee cognition
Published Oct 9, 2017 · L. Chittka
Current Biology
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Key takeawayInsects have diverse sensory and cognitive systems, and their unique social and lifestyle challenges may suggest a different form of intelligence than humans.
PopulationOlder adults (50-71 years)
Sample size24
MethodsObservational
OutcomesBody Mass Index projections
ResultsSocial networks mitigate obesity in older groups.
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